prenatal exercise

5 Reasons to Exercise Regularly Throughout Your Pregnancy

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There are so many reasons to exercise throughout life, but while you are pregnant it is particularly important to keep moving. Even if you didn't exercise before pregnancy, as long as your doctor approves, you should start a prenatal fitness program in order to increase your odds of a healthy pregnancy and birth experience! So,... read more

4 Easy Moves to Help You Deal With Pregnancy Back Pain (WATCH!)

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Back pain is no laughing matter for expectant mothers. Nearly every woman is affected by lumbar pain at some point during pregnancy, a pain that can limit mobility and put a damper on the pregnancy experience. The physical changes in your pregnant body contribute to the propensity for lumbar pain. As the uterus... read more

Kim Kardashian’s Miscarriage Scare — What Moms-to-Be Should Know About Safe Pregnancy Fitness Routines

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Love her or hate her, Kim Kardashian was rushed to a Los Angeles doctor on Tuesday night for a miscarriage scare. The reality TV star was returning from Paris Fashion Week and thankfully, it was a false alarm. Page Six reports that her doctors are advising the mama-to-be to slow it down and... read more

Your Pregnancy Workout Routine Could Lower Your Risk of a C-Section Birth

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Exercising while pregnant may be another way to avoid a C-section birth. A new study conducted by Spanish researchers at the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid finds reduced medical intervention during delivery among the many benefits of regular exercise throughout pregnancy. The study followed nearly 300 women from the first trimester through... read more
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